The body of a 27 year Kevin Summers was discovered at Travis Price Park Tuesday around 3:30pm.

According to Detective David Joyce with the Springfield Police department, Summers died from an apparent gunshot wound. His body was found at about the mid point in the park next to two large soccer fields. (Location of shooting)

Detective Joyce was not prepared to say whether it was suicide or a homicide. As their investigation progressed, detectives worked in pouring rain to collect evidence.

An official press release from Springfield police states that at approximately 3:30 PM officers were dispatched to Travis Price Park in reference to a male lying on the ground bleeding.

When officers arrived, Kevin Summers age 27 of Legacy Drive Springfield, TN was found on the ground next to his vehicle deceased with an apparent gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation by Springfield Police Department Detectives and Summers’s body was sent to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Nashville, TN where an autopsy will be performed.

Has there been any new information on what happened to Kevin? R.I.P Kevin I miss you lots!

September 28, 2014

lori

Is there any funeral information?

September 8, 2014

TW

Kevin was a great person and taken way too soon…enjoyed time I spent with him he was a great friend and father. Prayers go out to the Summers family Kevin will be greatly missed ….love ya friend!!! You will be greatly missed.

September 3, 2014

Ashleigh

You will be very missed. I remeber hanging with you at the Legacy Apts. And always cracking jokes. You were a good man and a great dad. Rest in peace! Praying for your family!

September 3, 2014

afootupyours

Springfield it is time for old sparky, you think?!

September 3, 2014

Jessica

I am so sorry for this loss. Kevin, you were taken from us way to soon. What an amazing dad you were. My heart is breaking

September 2, 2014

Will

Another cool dude dead the last time i seen him was about a year ago with his son he was always cool & laid back every time I saw him it doing even seem real that this happened my prayers go out to his family R.I.P. my brother

September 2, 2014

Janna

This truly hurts my heart!! We he was always someone to cracked a joke while we all were working out so hard ! Lord! Wrap your arms around his family and son:( #sosad